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Mounds View City Council July 14, 2014 Regular Meeting Page 5 Council Member Mueller questioned how existing buildings would be impacted by the proposed overlay district. Planning Associate Heller stated future expansions of existing structures could match existing structures. However, all new buildings would have to comply with the overlay district. Mayor Flaherty asked for the boundaries of the overlay district. Planning Associate Heller reported the boundaries would span along the County Highway 10 corridor from County Road H to Pleasantview. Mayor Flaherty inquired how much latitude staff would have in approving complementary building materials. Planning Associate Heller reported all final decisions would remain with the City Council. City Administrator Ericson discussed this matter in further detail and stated new building materials, processes and techniques that meet the intent and purpose of the code could be granted by staff. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Meehlhause. To Waive the First Reading and Introduce Ordinance 888, Amending Title 1100 by adding Chapter 1128, County Road 10 Overlay District. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. D. First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 889, Revising Chapter 512 of the Mounds View City Code Pertaining to Cigarette and Tobacco Products. Assistant City Administrator Crane stated that on April 14th the Council approved a Resolution that approved a Tobacco license for Sam’s Market contingent upon several conditions. She read these conditions in full for the record. Staff had concern with the sale of single cigars, known as blunts, at Sam’s Market. For this reason, the Ramsey County Tobacco Coalition and City Attorney recommended City Code pertaining to cigarette and tobacco products be amended. She reported the proposed amendment would eliminate the possible sale of single cigars to minors. Staff reviewed the proposed language within Chapter 512 of City Code and recommended the Council introduce the Ordinance. Council Member Gunn opposed Item D within the Ordinance. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported this Item has been reworded to read, the licensee must post a sign at the front entrance that prohibits the selling of tobacco and tobacco related products to minors. Council Member Gunn asked if the City could regulate pricing or if this was mandated by the State. She did not believe that the City wanted to be in the business of regulating tobacco product prices. Assistant City Administrator Crane reported cigars were regulated differently than cigarettes. Council Member Hull did not agree with the City becoming the pricing agent for cigars. He questioned how the City would gauge moral character. City Administrator Ericson discussed how this issue would be determined by the City and its attorney through the application process.